Southern California ports face drop in import volumes as labor talks drag on

Cargo has shifted to ports on the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic seaboard because of the protracted labor negotiations between the longshore union and the terminal operators on the West Coast.

November 21 , 2022

Sun World expands South American scope with 10 new marketer licensees

The new marketers have been granted rights to distribute fruit from existing and future fruit varieties developed by Sun World, and marketed under the company’s brands.

November 21 , 2022

Brown Bag Potatoes meet retail demand for sustainable packaging

After a large investment in developing the new item, Vee’s Marketing, Inc has been relieved by a positive response to his new packaging.

November 21 , 2022

Winter grape import supplies may be substantially up

This winter, South American table grape shippers will likely be looking to increase export volumes to the U.S. as European and Asian markets are expected to import smaller volumes.

November 21 , 2022

U.S. will soon have access to methyl bromide-free Chilean grapes

Chile Agricultural Attaché in the USA, Andrés Rodríguez weighs in the long-awaited Systems Approach approval for table grape exports to the United States, following the publication of its proposed rule in the Federal Register.

November 18 , 2022

Dole plc Q3 revenues, income jump from 2021

Revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were $2.3 billion. This was up $400 million from $1.9 billion in revenues for 2021’s third quarter. 

November 18 , 2022

Fresh Del Monte and Doha National Food Industries open new facility in Qatar

The new fresh cut facility is expected to help the company to meet the expected heightened demand during upcoming touristic events in the city.

November 18 , 2022

Profile Products Acquires Quick Plug from Dümmen Orange to expand reach into plant propagation

With the acquisition of Quick Plug, Profile Products expands its robust horticulture product line and establishes the company’s foothold in the controlled environment agriculture space.

November 18 , 2022

IFPA updates industry on new FSMA rule

The rule was published November 15th, but will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal Registry. This is estimated to be January 20, 2023.

November 17 , 2022

Agronometrics in Charts: Peru takes the crown as the leading exporter of blueberries yet again

The country shipped 153 million kilos of fresh blueberries for $844 million, i.e. 31% more volume than in the same period of the previous campaign 2021-2022.

November 17 , 2022